Carlos Paul Duarte, LCSW
I am a clinical supervisor and mental health therapist committed to supporting my clients on their journey of learning and personal growth. My areas of focus include working with adults who are facing difficult life transitions, facing challenges in their relationships, or experiencing psychosis.
My clinical experiences range from providing psychotherapy to adults in outpatient clinics, and crisis intervention and group psychotherapy to adults and adolescents in inpatient psychiatric hospitals. I have also worked with our houseless population across LA County, providing outreach, brief psychotherapy, and referrals to community resources and mental health services. I started Carlos Paul Therapy in 2021 and since then have focused my work on helping clients experiencing relationship challenges, life transitions, and psychosis. My approach when working with all clients is client-centered and strengths-based. I value the person-in-environment perspective, so I can better understand my clients and their mental health in the context of their environment and experiences, and not just through their behavior and psyche. I offer individual therapy over video, phone and in-person. For clients interested in meeting in-person, I also offer walk-and-talk therapy sessions at Griffith Park.
Juan Ramon Napoles Diaz, ACSW
My name is Juan Napoles, and I am an LA-based associate clinical social worker with a passion for helping others overcome challenges and strive for equanimity in the face of adversity. First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge your efforts in taking the initiative to find an adequate mental health therapist that can best address your needs. This is your first step towards reaching your goals, and you should be extremely proud of yourself. I know this may be an overwhelmingly stressful and scary process (trust me, I've been there), but I can assure you that this self-exploration odyssey you're embarking on can be rewarding, cathartic, and alleviating.
Let's be real, therapy alone cannot absolve a person of the oppressive systems that may perpetuate one's complex trauma. However, it can provide you with the skills to develop coping mechanisms and techniques to help you navigate through these various systems, while prioritizing your mental stability. As a social worker by trade, I have vehemently been an advocate of mental health and social justice in various capacities and with diverse populations. My experience working in the fields of education, social services, developmental disabilities, child welfare, gang prevention, Youth Development, as well as working with people affected by a cancer diagnosis has equipped me with the tools to help any person from any background remain hopeful, become empowered, and see the light within themselves. Life transitions may be difficult, and the road to reaching a stable state of mind could be arduous and ongoing, but the ability to breathe and let go of your worries is immeasurably fulfilling and freeing. My approach to therapy is person-centered, holistic, solution-focused, humanistic, integrative, and most importantly, personalized. Your life narrative and unique situations deserve a treatment approach that is personal, targeted, intentional--YOURS. I would be honored to accompany you in your mental health journey to find your most optimal and authentic self. I look forward to conversing with you.